Leicester shop blast site to be sold
Airport drone exclusion zone extended
Women released over Flannels ram-raid
Jobs go at Notts County owner's firm
Burlesque classes 'promote body confidence'
'Boots Island' regeneration plan set for approval
Rugby: Leicester Tigers confirm Manu Tuilagi is staying
Updates for Wednesday 13 March
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Firefighters used an inflatable raft to rescue a driver who got stuck in 3ft of flood water at a notorious ford in Leicester this morning.
The fire service has warned other drivers to steer clear of the ford, in Watery Gate Lane, Thurlaston, following recent storms.
Image source, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service
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Nick Smith
BBC News Online
Manu Tuilagi's brother has tweeted a photo capturing the moments after England and Leicester Tigers centre put pen-to-paper on a new two year deal.
Tigers CEO Simon Cohen looks happy to have finally put an end to the speculation...
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A 16-year-old boy has been charged with carrying a knife in Chaddesden, external.
Derbyshire Police said the teenager was detained following a disturbance in Wood Road at about 04:15.
Image source, GoogleHe was charged with possession of a knife blade/sharp pointed article in a public place and criminal damage to a door relating to the reported disturbance.
David Pittam
BBC News Online
A 19-year-old was left with face injuries after he was assaulted by two men in broad daylight in Nottingham.
It happened at 12:30 on Friday on Carrington Street, near the junction with Canal Street.
Image source, GoogleA bit of light relief after Storm Gareth today.
Splendid rainbows have been snapped by BBC Weather Watchers in Chesterfield, Wingerworth and Kegworth.
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BBC News Online
The firm brought in after Notts County owner Alan Hardy's company Paragon Interiors went into administration is still looking for potential buyers for the firm.
Image source, PAAround 90 staff were made redundant yesterday after a deal to save Paragon collapsed.
A spokeswoman for administrators, Leonard Curtis, said: "The joint administrators are still in discussion with other interested parties and continuing to pursue a potential sale and to secure a more positive outcome for all concerned."
Mr Hardy said: "Unfortunately it has been forced on them [the administrators] due to the collapse of the recent deal to sell Paragon, a deal I fully expected to be successful, securing jobs at Paragon and across our sites."
David Pittam
BBC News Online
A mobile gaming company is closing its offices in Nottingham with the loss of 14 jobs.
Fifth Planet, which is based in Copenhagen, said the studio hadn't developed enough products for the company to meet expected goals.
The manager said the move would make the company more efficient.
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BBC News
More than 200 people have been arrested over the past year as part of a police crackdown on organised crime in Nottinghamshire.
The force launched Operation Reacher in April to try to dismantle crime and drug networks in Bestwood and other parts of the county.
It said of 203 people arrested, 104 had been charged or otherwise dealt with through measures like fixed penalties and cannabis warnings. A raid was carried out yesterday as part of the operation.
Drugs with a street value of £1.8m have also been seized along with more than £300,000 in cash, 337 vehicles and 23 weapons, including eight firearms.
Det Ch Supt Gerard Milano said: "We have lots of very dedicated officers hungry for this kind of work so I know that we will continue to make a difference."
BBC Leicester Sport
BBC Radio Leicester understands that Leicester Tigers will announce Manu Tuilagi has re-signed for the club.
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BBC News
Speaking on Victoria Derbyshire earlier, North West Leicestershire MP Andrew Bridgen called for Theresa May to stand down and call a general election.
He said he wanted a prime minister "who believes in Brexit".
However, May received support from a number of other Conservative MPs in last night's vote, including Nicky Morgan, Alberto Costa, Nigel Mills, Heather Wheeler, Maggie Throup and Ken Clarke.
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An appeal has gone out after a 16-year-old girl disappeared from her home in Arnold.
Police said Megan Davies was wearing blue jeans and a black bomber jacket when she went missing on Monday.
They've asked anyone with information on where she might be to get in touch urgently, external.
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BBC News Online
Promotion hopefuls Mansfield Town's Easter Monday trip to Oldham Athletic has been chosen by Sky Sports for TV coverage.
Nottingham Forest's Good Friday match at Bramall Lane will also be aired on Sky Sports, with kick off now at 12:30.
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Mansfield chairman John Radford completes the purchase of the One Call Stadium from one of the club's previous owners.
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BBC Entertainment and Arts
Former Nottingham broadcaster Simon Mayo has been talking to BBC Entertainment about his move to Scala Radio.
The 60-year-old, who began his career at BBC Radio Nottingham in the 1980s, said it had been stressful starting a new show at a new station.
Image source, Getty ImagesHe said: "Even though I've been doing this for a while, that inner voice is always nagging saying, 'What if you mess up the first link? What if there's no-one listening?'"
Mayo also said BBC Radio 2 had made a "mistake" in adding Jo Whiley as a co-presenter on his Drivetime show.
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Two lanes remain closed on the M1 northbound between junctions 20 and 21 after a lorry suffered a malfunction and spilled aggregate - a construction material - all over the road.
Highways England says it is working to clean up the mess and get the lanes reopened, external.
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East Midlands Today
Plans to regenerate a derelict area of Nottingham look likely to get the go ahead .
Proposals for the former Boots Island site include homes, shops, a market space and a five-star hotel.
Image source, Conygar Investment CompanyThey were submitted last summer by the Conygar Investment Company, which bought the site in 2016.
City councillors have recommended approval when a decision is made next month.
A car was reversed into the Flannels shop window and thousands of pounds worth of clothes were stolen.
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BBC News Online
A "financially and resource challenged" football club could cease to exist at midday today unless £10,000 can be raised.
Oadby Town FC announced they were resigning from the United Counties League on Friday and are seeking last minute donations to help the club stay afloat.
Image source, GoogleIn a statement, external, the club said: "Despite the best and selfless efforts of the committee, the team and playing staff and a very small number of hard working volunteers, it seems very likely the club will cease to exist by 12pm noon on Wednesday, 13th March 2019."
The club, formed in 1937, say they need to raise £10,000 by midday to settle costs from this season and also to give the club a better starting point for next season.
Amy Orton
Local Democracy Reporter
A new 50-place special school for children with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) will be built in Leicestershire.
The free school will be built at the Iveshead School campus in Shepshed using cash from a £350m central government pot.
Image source, GoogleThe Department for Education recently announced plans to create around 3,500 new school places nationally for children with special educational needs or those facing additional challenges in mainstream education.
Dates of when the new Shepshed based school will be built, and the exact funding amounts are yet to be confirmed.
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
There's a bit of a mess on the motorway.
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